“Though the familiar use of things about us take off our wonder, yet it cures not our ignorance.”
Quote by John Locke
Work
An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding: In Four Books
This book is a foundational work in the field of philosophy, examining the limits and possibilities of human understanding through four interconnected books. more
Author
John Locke
John Locke (August 29, 1632 - October 28, 1704) was an English philosopher, political theorist, and physician, considered one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment. His ideas have had a profound impact on political philosophy, ethics, and epistemology. more
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